New look of Bajina Basta square – Preliminary plan for reconstruction of parks and main street prepared

Bajina Basta might soon get a whole new look. At the municipality’s initiative, architect Milos Petkovic prepare the preliminary design, presenting his vision of the future look of the main street and the square.

The preliminary project of the development of this space, as Petkovic explains for eKapija, is based on clear connections through developed and architecturally shaped new pedestrian routes, which, he says, the city lacks.

– The area of the stairs which dominate our square is planned to feature a fountain with several waterfalls and spillways, simulating the Hydro Power Plant or the waterfall of the Vrelo river, which might be one of the new highlights of this city. The main square plaza has been cleared and is meant for special events and concerts that might be held there in the future – Petkovic said.

The central part of the square, which now features two parks divided by concrete plant containers, would get a whole new look. As Petkovic explains for our portal, the connections would remain clear, and the entire area would fit into a whole the central part of which would feature the new fountain with modern lighting and concrete containers with trees.

The plan also includes changes to the park between Bajinovac and Hotel Zepter Drina, where new footpaths would be laid. The park should also feature installations and stand locations where mini-book fairs and other commercial events could be held ahead of holidays, Petkovic said. As he says, the idea is also for one section of the park to be equipped with street furniture for children.

The park in front of the management building of Hidroelektrana Bajina Basta would become a thematic park, and it might be dedicated to the HPP system or Josif Pancic and his famous Serbian spruce, the architect proposes.

The tree lanes along the main street promenade are meant to be fully developed and the street is to be paved with stone slabs. New lamps and lighting would be installed along the promenade and in parks. New benches and other street furniture, such as modern ad panels and info panels, are planned as well.

The new promenade and the closed pedestrian zone, according to architect Petkovic’s plan, start at the square and end at the crossing with Svetosavska Street. The plan also includes new parking spaces in Brace Nincica Street.

Special attention has been paid to persons with disabilities and mothers with small children, and the plan includes adequate ramps.

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